Akapuao Tapere
Rarotonga
Visit Akapuao Tapere
Popular places to visit
Maire Nui Botanical Gardens
Enjoy a stroll around these colorful, tropical flower-filled gardens followed by a lunch featuring fresh garden produce in the on-site café.
Muri Beach
Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular lagoon.
Aroa Beach
Leave the bustle of the modern world behind and lounge on stretches of powdery white sand with the transparent Pacific Ocean at your fingertips.
Muri Lagoon
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Muri Lagoon during your travels in Rarotonga. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Tikioki Marine Sanctuary
Swim with multi-colored fish or spend hours on a stretch of powdery white beach at one of Rarotonga's best coastal spots. Dive around nearby shipwrecks.
Te Vara Nui Village
Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture.
Things to do
Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure
Swim With The Turtles Rarotonga
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
Eco Friendly Sea Scooter Turtle Tour in Rarotonga
Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations
Cook Islands Turtle and Ray Tour
Akapuao Tapere Hotel Deals
Little Polynesian Resort
Rog the housekeeping guy was excellent . And Tom the waiter was very good as well. Room was ocean front as promised and staff and food were wonderful. Fantastic stay!!!!
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
Raina Holiday Accommodation
It totally served the purpose. Clean and tidy, friendly staff, and an excellent location. Not only just over the road from the beach, but a very popular restaurant was only a short walk away. We would go back again to Raina Holiday accommodation.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Lyas Bungalow 2 - The best snorkeling across the road
We loved our stay here! The kitchen facilities are very minimal but honestly it's too hot to cook most of the time anyway! Charlies bar across the road is a fantastic option for meals. Everything was neat and clean when we arrived, and we appreciated that all the windows had bug screens. The check ...
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Enjoyed the view, loved the
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Wonderful resort with great customer service and slso lovely rooms and great restaurant
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
breakfast great, pool great, view amazing, staff were genuinley friendly and helpful
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Akapuao Tapere
Tapere of Titikaveka
Tapere of Titikaveka is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Muri Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary while in the area.
Takitumu District
While visiting Takitumu District, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
Areiti Tapere
While visiting Areiti Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
Muri
If you're spending some time in Muri, Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets are top sights worth seeing.
Turangi Tapere
While Turangi Tapere might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Muri Beach and Te Vara Nui Village.
Matavera
Well-liked for its beaches and snorkeling, you might stop by Muri Beach and Te Vara Nui Village while you're exploring Matavera and the surrounding neighborhoods.
